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A rightly popular establishment that gets most of the visitors to wye due to its picturesque location immediately after the bridge and rail station into the village. Evidently typically well-reviewed by the media that londoners pay attention to, as many visitors come to the village specifically for the trout.
The food has got better, though not exceptional, the ales have always been excellent, and at this time of year, after more than a decade of strict environment management by Kent County Council, there's not really much of an argument to be made against children dabbling in the shallows. In my experience it's always been a pleasant place, definitely family friendly too.
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A lovely traditional village pub with a lovely location along the riverside. A nice range of ales, i plumped for a nice pint of the Old Man. Also had thatchers for the missus.
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I can't believe that nobody has written about this lovely pub in the 18 months since the new people took over because it is still a wonderful place and it is no longer run by idiots. It enjoys the most wonderful riverside setting but it shouldn't be considered as a "sunny day only" venue because it's a gem of a place inside as well. The beer is lovingly cared for (four ales with rotating guests, including Thwaites Wainwright) and the food is now top notch. Forget its reputation and get along there for a real treat.
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The pub is wonderfully located by the river Stour in Wye. Great for a drink in the sun whilst watching the day go past. Unfortunately we made the big mistake of ordering food! I started with deep fried camembert. I know it�s meant to be �deep fried� but this tasted like it had been submerged in old oil for about a month, my husband had the pate which wasn�t any better. We then both ordered the lasagne, which was extremely oily, with hardly any meat, some of the pasta was not cooked and the cheese was OTT. Usually I do not mind a mediocre meal, but this was way below average. The toilets are definitely in need of an update. We got talking to the couple on the next door table and they had found their meal equally as disappointing. We all agreed that we will NEVER eat there again, but for a drink it was adequate. Such a shame because if the food was up to scratch they could make a bomb there!
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A bit of a harvester feel to it. More a dining than a drinking establishment though there are a few unset tables for drinkers to occupy. Three ales on, two standards and Hopdaemon's Skrimshanker - which was a nice enough pint. On wet days smokers can shelter under one of the two (evil) gazebos in the garden and watch the swans on the river. Handy for the station.
anonymous - 9 May 2010 09:56 |
Popped in for some food whilst in the area recently. The Tickled Trout has a great location by the river with a large outdoor seating area, but unfortunately it wasn't warm enough to sit outside. Friendly service from the pub staff. The food was OK. I enjoyed what I had but it just didn't have the polish of other pub food I've had elsewhere. I don't want that to sound bad, as there certainly wasn't any problem with the food. Beer-wise, several handpumps on. I had a couple of pints of Ringwood Bitter which was tasting good. I'd say this pub is definitely worth a visit.
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The final stop in our day on the Stour Valley Walk was perhaps the most rewarding. I�ve been past this pub countless times, and might even been inside it when I think it was called something else. Situated by the bridge over the Stour and next to the station, I�d often dismissed it as a tourist trap. It advertises itself as a �Kentish Pub�, and generally lives up to that claim. Inside, it�s all open studwork and unplastered bricks.
For a Saturday evening it was disconcertingly quiet-a few groups eating, but hardly busy.The staff were very friendly, and the food was very good value: the fish �n� chips that most of us had would have dented the Rye Bay fishing quota. I was very pleased to see Hopdaemon Skrimshander IPA available: I�m very fond of this beer, but rarely see it on draught. I was a bit worried as it poured cloudy, but happily it settled and dropped clear by the time I sat down to enjoy it. Hops to the forefront- currants- with a grainy follow through. Also available were Youngs Bitter, Hopback Summer Lightening, Timothy Taylor Landlord and Greene King IPA, together with the usual fizzies.
We liked this pub, and would come again.8/10
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Had a quick Saturday lunch. Ploughmans and Sausage baguettes OK.
Main menu and specials board looked good
Beer well kept and atmosphere good.
Seemed very popular, nice riverside garden, parking OK.
Will revisit.
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The Tickled Trout is a typical country pub with brick and wood beam d�cor and a open fire (gas fuelled). The pub is easily accessible by both road and rail (right next door to Wye station, albeit across a river). Parking at the rear of the pub is excellent (we went at lunchtime so it wasn�t busy, but even in the evenings, parking is ample). My wife and I both had diet coke which was sadly flat. I�m keen to try the coke again next time we visit to see if this is a common problem or a one off. Lunch arrived within 20 minutes of ordering. I had the ham ploughmans, which consisted of several chunks of ham, 2 pieces of bread, pickled onions, lots of pickle, salad and two portions of butter. A very nice and satisfying lunch. I was there with several friends and there were no complaints from anyone regarding the food. The toilets were clean and tidy. The staff were friendly and attentive. All in all, a very good pub indeed. Always a pleasure going there and widely liked by the local population.
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Pleasant pub by the river, and being a stone�s throw from the railway makes it somewhere where you don�t need a designated driver. A really good beer garden, and they have five hand pumps � which is something you don�t often see.
They don�t close half way through Saturday afternoon, which is unusual in mid-Kent. Oh � and the food�s good too.
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I have to say i was very dissapointed, i went for what i thought would be a pleasant evening with friends only to find that not only did i have to wait 20 minutes to be served a drink, but that i was told there was no food available as the manageress would not come down to serve and this left only one member of staff to serve 22 people in the garden.
What a shame this beautiful pub has been allowed to get to this.
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Picturesque pub situated just outside of Wye station, nice atmosphere to it in the Summer.
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The inventors of the word "idyllic" will surely have had this puhb's beer garden in mind when they coined the term. Across the bubbling River Stour from one of Britian's most perfect little railway stations, this is a lovely place to spend a summer afternoon. Inside is less wonderful but still a perfectly functional boozer.
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Cover_Point - you are indeed correct, Sir. It has changed hands since your last report, and my last visit.
It is still a pretty country pub in an idyllic spot, with a lovely garden, only a couple of minutes walk from the railway station.
There beers are still well kept, but not having eaten there, cannot rate it more than a respectable 6/10
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Sunday was a perfect day to visit the Trout. A bright sunny afternoon and the garden was packed. I think there has been a change of management and the service was friendly enough. Food looked good (didn't try it) ane the beer was ok without being outstanding. However, this pub's best feature by far is the garden and although it scores ok on the rest, I still can't say I really warm to it.
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A good pub- worth visiting, but not one of the best. Nice interior, excellent riverside garden for romantic evening drinks.
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Great place to visit on a sunny day if only for the extremely picturesque garden leading down to the river. Plenty of chairs and tables at which to sit and watch the local wildlife whilst you are supping your ale.
Inside is nice enough. Good selection of beers with frequent guest beers. Food can be a bit hit and miss and I've always found it a bit overpriced for what it is. Overall, a nice pub.
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Typical ex Whitbread house; bland pricey frozen food Beer hit and miss because too many on offer.
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Very nice spot, pity it closes in the afternoons
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Probably the prettiest situated pub in Kent - right on the banks of the Stour - big beer garden with trees. Very good traditional food, with conservatory dining area. Good range of real ales (rotated)including Incubus. Very friendly staff, good service - will definitely be back
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